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Introduction to Human Resource Management
Build foundational knowledge of HR functions, responsibilities, and the role HR plays in supporting organizations and employees.
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Human Resources
Build the knowledge and practical skills to support people, strengthen workplace practices, use workforce data effectively, and contribute to stronger organizations.
Build Your HR Capability
Human resources connects people strategy with organizational performance.
This learning path brings together selected SOFEIOnline courses covering HR fundamentals, certification preparation, recruiting, talent management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, employment law, ethics, analytics, technology, artificial intelligence, diversity, inclusion, workforce trends, and practical HR skills.
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HR Foundations & Certification Preparation
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Certificate in Human Resource Management
Develop a broader foundation across core human-resource management topics and workplace responsibilities.
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HR Management (ACE CREDIT®)
Strengthen human-resource management knowledge through an ACE CREDIT®-eligible course.
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aPHR™ Exam Prep Course
Prepare for the HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources certification exam.
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aPHRi™ Exam Prep Course
Prepare for the international Associate Professional in Human Resources certification exam.
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PHR Exam Prep Course (2024)
Review key HR knowledge areas in preparation for the Professional in Human Resources certification exam.
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SPHR Exam Prep Course (2024)
Prepare for the Senior Professional in Human Resources certification exam with strategic HR content.
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Becoming an HR Business Partner
Explore how HR professionals can operate as strategic partners who connect people practices with organizational goals.
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Thriving in the HR Executive Role
Develop perspective and practical strategies for succeeding in senior and executive-level HR leadership.
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HR Fundamentals for Managers
Strengthen foundational HR knowledge relevant to managers and supervisors.
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HR Essentials for People Managers
Build practical HR knowledge that supports day-to-day people-management responsibilities.
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HR Fundamentals for Small Businesses
Learn core HR practices relevant to small-business owners and managers.
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Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Development
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Attracting Top Talent
Explore strategies for attracting qualified candidates and strengthening an organization's talent pipeline.
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HRCI Pro: Talent Acquisition
Build deeper knowledge of recruiting, sourcing, selection, and talent-acquisition strategy.
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Recruitment Analytics
Use recruiting data and metrics to support stronger talent-acquisition decisions.
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Employee Selection
Learn structured approaches for evaluating and selecting candidates.
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HRCI Pro: Talent Management
Explore strategies for developing, retaining, and maximizing employee talent.
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Talent Management Systems
Understand systems and processes used to support talent planning and employee development.
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Talent Management and Career Development
Connect organizational talent strategy with employee learning, growth, and career progression.
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Assessing Workforce Needs
Evaluate staffing and capability needs to support workforce planning.
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HR Skills®: The Hiring Process
Build practical skills for managing key steps in the hiring process.
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HR Skills®: Interviewing
Strengthen structured interviewing techniques for better candidate assessment.
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HR Skills®: Onboarding
Develop onboarding practices that help new employees integrate successfully.
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HR Skills®: Exit Interviews
Use exit interviews to gather useful information about employee experiences and turnover.
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HR Skills®: Training and Development
Build practical knowledge of employee learning and development activities.
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HR Skills®: Coaching
Strengthen coaching skills that support employee development and performance.
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Compensation, Benefits & Employee Wellness
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Compensation Systems
Understand how organizations structure and manage compensation programs.
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HRCI Pro: Compensation
Build deeper knowledge of compensation strategy, structures, and practices.
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Compensation and Benefits
Explore the relationship between pay, benefits, total rewards, and employee value.
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Compensation Communication
Learn approaches for communicating compensation information clearly and effectively.
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HRCI Pro: Benefits
Develop stronger knowledge of employee benefit programs and administration.
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Medical-Related Benefits
Explore common medical-related employee benefit considerations.
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HR Hot Topic: Buzzworthy Benefits
Review emerging and high-interest trends in employee benefits.
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HR Hot Topic: Pay Equity
Explore compensation fairness and organizational approaches to pay equity.
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Dimensions of Employee Wellness
Examine multiple dimensions of employee wellness and their relationship to workplace outcomes.
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HRCI Pro: Workplace Wellness
Build knowledge of workplace-wellness strategy, programs, and practices.
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HR Hot Topic: Promoting Employee Well-being
Explore current approaches for supporting employee well-being.
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Management Practices That Support Wellness
Learn management practices that contribute to healthier and more sustainable workplaces.
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Employment Law, Ethics & Employee Relations
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HRCI Pro: Employment Law
Strengthen knowledge of employment-law concepts that affect HR policies, decisions, and workplace practices.
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Employee Rights
Explore employee rights and organizational responsibilities in the workplace.
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Employee Safety
Understand HR's role in supporting workplace safety and employee protection.
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Employee Grievances
Learn approaches for responding to employee concerns and grievance processes.
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Handling Difficult Employee Behavior
Develop practical strategies for addressing challenging employee behavior.
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HR Hot Topic: Handling Workplace Violence
Explore prevention, response, and HR considerations related to workplace violence.
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HR Hot Topic: Employee Classification
Review employee-classification issues and their HR implications.
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HRCI Pro: Ethics
Build knowledge of ethical principles and decision-making within HR practice.
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HRCI: HR Ethics Certificate
Develop a broader foundation in ethics relevant to HR professionals.
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HR Ethics Series: Building an Ethical Organization
Explore how policies, leadership, and culture contribute to ethical organizations.
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HR Ethics Series: Defining Business Ethics
Examine foundational concepts in business and workplace ethics.
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HR Ethics Series: Ethical Decision Making
Strengthen ethical reasoning and decision-making skills.
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HR Ethics Series: Leadership and Organizational Ethics
Explore the relationship between leadership behavior and organizational ethics.
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HR Ethics Series: Issues in the Workplace
Examine ethical issues that HR professionals may encounter in workplace settings.
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HR Ethics Series: Globalization and Ethics
Consider ethical challenges that arise in global organizations and workplaces.
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HR Ethics Series: Theories of Ethics
Review major ethical theories and their application to workplace decisions.
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HR Ethics Series: Common Ethical Challenges
Explore recurring ethical dilemmas in organizations.
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HR Ethics Series: Capitalism, Inequality, and Justice
Examine broader ethical questions involving organizations, inequality, and justice.
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HR Ethics Series: Corporations and Corporate Social Responsibility
Explore corporate responsibility and ethical organizational behavior.
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HR Strategy, Analytics, Technology & AI
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HRCI Pro: HR Strategy
Build strategic HR knowledge that connects people practices with organizational priorities.
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HRCI Pro: People Analytics
Use workforce data and analytics to support stronger HR decisions and organizational outcomes.
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Analytics That Support the Workforce
Explore workforce analytics concepts that help organizations understand and support employees.
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Data and Human Resource Management
Examine how data can inform HR planning, decisions, and workforce strategy.
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HRCI Pro: HR Technology
Build knowledge of HR technology systems, trends, and strategic applications.
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HR Technology Tools
Explore technology tools commonly used across HR functions.
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Addressing HR Technology Challenges
Understand common implementation, adoption, and management challenges involving HR technology.
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Digital Transformation for HR Professionals
Explore how digital transformation is changing HR processes and workforce strategy.
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Cybersecurity for Human Resources Professionals
Understand cybersecurity considerations relevant to employee information and HR operations.
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Generative AI for HR Professionals
Explore practical uses and implications of generative AI within human resources.
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Artificial Intelligence for HR Professionals
Build foundational knowledge of AI applications in HR and workforce management.
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HRCI Pro: AI for HR Certificate
Develop a broader understanding of AI concepts, opportunities, and responsible application in HR.
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Artificial Intelligence and the Employee Experience
Examine how AI can influence employee interactions, services, and workplace experiences.
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HR Skills®: Interpreting Data
Strengthen practical skills for reading and using HR data.
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Diversity, Inclusion & Workforce Trends
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Inclusive HR Leadership
Develop leadership practices that support inclusion across HR and organizational decision-making.
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Hiring and Retaining Diverse Talent
Explore approaches for attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse workforce.
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Assessing Diversity and Inclusion
Evaluate diversity and inclusion practices, needs, and organizational progress.
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HRCI: Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in HR Management - Bundle
Build broader knowledge of diversity and inclusion strategy within HR management.
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HRCI: Certificate in D&I in HR Management - Assessment, Inclusion, and Retention
Explore D&I assessment, inclusive practices, and employee retention.
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HRCI: Certificate in D&I in HR Management - Culture, Engagement, and Leadership
Examine culture, employee engagement, and leadership through a diversity-and-inclusion lens.
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HR Hot Topic: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Review current diversity and inclusion issues affecting the workplace.
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All Together Now: The Multigenerational Workforce
Explore strategies for supporting and engaging employees across generations.
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HR Hot Topic: Recruiting Multi-generational Employees
Examine recruiting approaches for a workforce spanning multiple generations.
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HR Hot Topic: The Future of Work
Explore trends reshaping jobs, workplaces, skills, and HR strategy.
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HR Hot Topic: Flexible Work Arrangements
Review flexible-work models and their implications for HR and employees.
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HRCI: Certificate in Managing the Hybrid Workforce
Build knowledge for supporting people, policies, communication, and performance in hybrid environments.
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Building and Supporting a Remote Workforce
Develop HR practices for building and sustaining effective remote teams.
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Managing Remote Employees
Explore practical approaches for managing employee performance and engagement remotely.
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HR in Times of Crisis
Examine HR responsibilities and workforce practices during organizational or external crises.
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HRCI: HR Hot Topics Bundle
Explore a collection of contemporary HR issues and emerging workforce trends.
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Practical HR Skills
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HR Skills®: SMART Goals for Performance Evaluation
Use SMART goals to strengthen performance expectations and evaluation.
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HR Skills®: Problem-Solving
Apply structured problem-solving approaches to common HR and workplace challenges.
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HR Skills®: Progressive Discipline
Build practical knowledge of progressive discipline processes and documentation.
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HR Skills®: Leadership and HR
Explore how leadership practices intersect with human-resource responsibilities.
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HR Skills®: Handling Difficult Conversations
Develop approaches for navigating challenging employee and workplace conversations.
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HR Skills®: HR Federal Law
Build working knowledge of major federal laws relevant to HR practice.
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HR Skills®: Effective Meetings
Plan and facilitate more productive workplace meetings.
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HR Skills®: Conflict Resolution
Develop practical skills for addressing workplace disagreements constructively.
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HR Skills®: Communication and HR
Strengthen communication practices for HR interactions and employee support.
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Performance Management
Develop practical methods for setting expectations, assessing performance, and supporting improvement.
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Communicating Collaboratively
Strengthen communication practices that support cooperation and productive workplace relationships.
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HR Skills in Spanish
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HR Skills®: Problem-Solving (Spanish)
Develop practical HR problem-solving skills in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Progressive Discipline (Spanish)
Build knowledge of progressive-discipline practices in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Interviewing (Spanish)
Strengthen structured interviewing skills in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: SMART Goals for Performance Evaluation (Spanish)
Apply SMART goals to performance evaluation in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: HR Federal Law (Spanish)
Build knowledge of federal HR law in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Handling Difficult Conversations (Spanish)
Develop strategies for difficult workplace conversations in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Onboarding (Spanish)
Build practical onboarding skills in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Leadership and HR (Spanish)
Explore leadership and HR responsibilities in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Communication and HR (Spanish)
Strengthen HR communication skills in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Coaching (Spanish)
Develop employee coaching skills in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Conflict Resolution (Spanish)
Build practical conflict-resolution skills in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Exit Interviews (Spanish)
Learn effective exit-interview practices in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Interpreting Data (Spanish)
Develop HR data-interpretation skills in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Effective Meetings (Spanish)
Strengthen meeting-planning and facilitation skills in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: Training and Development (Spanish)
Build employee training and development knowledge in Spanish.
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HR Skills®: The Hiring Process (Spanish)
Develop practical hiring-process skills in Spanish.
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